The Designer Drop at Century 21 NYC: Up to 70% Off Retail

A designer drop just hit the floor at Century 21 NYC. Aimé Leon Dore, Jimmy Choo, Celine, Ganni, Bruno Magli, NN07, Vilebrequin and more are on the women's, men's, swim and accessories floors now at 22 Cortlandt Street, with showcased prices starting at $34.99. Original retail on these pieces runs from $78 to $995, putting the showcased markdowns between 30% and 67% off, and select styles on the floor reach up to 70% off retail.

There is no code, no online listing, and no shipping. The drop is in store while supplies last, and the floor changes daily.

What "the designer drop" means at Century 21 NYC

Century 21 NYC is an off-price designer department store in the Financial District. The designer drop is the rotating wave of contemporary and luxury labels that lands on the floor as the store's buyers source overstock and canceled wholesale orders direct from brands and their distributors. One week it is Show Me Your Mumu and Missoni. This week it is Aimé Leon Dore shirts, Jimmy Choo heels, Celine and Fendi sunglasses, Ganni dresses and Bruno Magli handbags, all at a fraction of retail.

Everything is first quality and authentic. The discount comes from how the inventory is sourced, not from the condition of the goods. What you find today will not be on the floor next week, which is the point of a drop.

A selection from the designer drop on the floor right now. The full assortment is wider and changes daily.

The brands in this drop

Aimé Leon Dore. The cult New York label's Crest Leisure Shirt, normally $185, is currently $119.99 (35% off). ALD rarely discounts through its own store, which makes this one of the few ways to buy the brand under retail in the city.

Jimmy Choo. The Amara pearl heel, a $995 evening shoe, is currently $498 (50% off). It sits in the women's shoe department alongside the rest of the designer footwear on the floor.

Celine and Fendi sunglasses. Celine's gold frame drops from $622 to $434.99 (30% off) and Fendi's Basic Blue from $587 to $394.99 (33% off). Designer sunglasses are stocked at the accessories counter.

Bruno Magli handbags. Italian leather handbags just landed, up to 50% off retail. Limited quantities, in store only.

Ganni and Marella. Ganni's cotton tweed mini dress is $179 (55% off, from $395) and Marella's Aletta is $79.99 (63% off, from $215). Both sit on the women's floor.

NN07, Ron Dorff and Barbour. Menswear staples at the deepest cuts in the drop: the NN07 Noam at $99.99 (65% off), the Ron Dorff cotton terry V-neck polo at $59.99 (67% off), and the Barbour Sara shirt at $69.99 (46% off).

Swim. Vilebrequin men's stretch trunks at $139.99 (60% off, from $350), the Orlebar Brown Bulldog Solum at $149.99 (62% off, from $395), and a Calvin Klein bikini set with Skoot bralette at $34.99 (55% off).

How a $995 heel ends up at $498

Off-price retail runs on overstock, canceled wholesale orders and end-of-season inventory. When a brand or its distributor needs to move product, Century 21's buyers purchase it in bulk and pass the markdown straight to the floor. There is no full-price season to protect and no middle markup, so a $995 Jimmy Choo heel can land at $498 and a $395 Ganni dress at $179.

The trade-off is availability. Sizes and styles are whatever was sourced, quantities are limited, and the assortment turns over constantly. The price is the price, and what sells out is gone.

Where to find designer discount stores in NYC

If you are looking for designer discount stores in NYC, the usual options are off-price chains like Saks Off 5th and Nordstrom Rack, the outlet trip to Woodbury Common, sample sales that come and go, and full-price flagships in SoHo and on Fifth Avenue. Century 21 sits in its own lane: a permanent Financial District department store with luxury and contemporary labels marked down daily, no bus ride required.

For discount designer clothing in particular, Century 21 leans into brands the chains rarely carry. Aimé Leon Dore, Jimmy Choo and Celine almost never discount through their own stores, so an off-price drop is often the only way to buy them under retail in Manhattan.

It is also one of the better answers to the question of where to find the best shopping in NYC on a budget. You are buying current-season designer clearance at one downtown address instead of chasing markdowns across a dozen stores.

Is Century 21 still open in NYC?

Yes. Century 21 NYC reopened at 22 Cortlandt Street in the Financial District in 2023 under the Gindi family, the founders of the original store. The flagship occupies the same Lower Manhattan location as the original and runs the same off-price designer model.

Hours:

• Monday through Saturday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

There is no e-commerce site. The designer drop is in store only.

Notes for visitors

• Weekday mornings are the calmest time to shop the floor. Weekends move fast on a fresh drop.
• Everything is single-unit. If you see your size, that may be the only one, so try it on before you walk the rest of the store.
• Designer sunglasses and handbags are kept at dedicated counters. Ask an associate to see the Celine, Fendi and Bruno Magli pieces.
• Bring your brand wish list, but stay open. The floor changes daily and the best finds are usually the ones you did not plan for.
• The drop is in store only. There is no online listing and no shipping.

The details

Century 21 NYC
22 Cortlandt Street
New York, NY 10007
(212) 227-1202

Hours: Mon to Sat 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Nearest subway: Cortlandt Street (R/W), Fulton Street (A/C/2/3/4/5/J/Z), World Trade Center (1/E)

The drop: Designer brands on the floor now at 22 Cortlandt Street, with showcased prices from $34.99 and markdowns up to 70% off retail, while supplies last.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Century 21 designer drop really up to 70% off?

Yes. Showcased markdowns run from 30% to 67% off retail, and select styles on the floor reach up to 70% off. Prices start at $34.99, against original retail of $78 to $995 on the pieces in this drop.

What brands are in the Century 21 designer drop right now?

The current drop includes Aimé Leon Dore, Jimmy Choo, Celine, Fendi, Ganni, Marella, NN07, Ron Dorff, Barbour, Vilebrequin, Orlebar Brown, Calvin Klein and Bruno Magli. The assortment is wider on the floor and changes daily.

Are the designer pieces at Century 21 authentic?

Yes. Everything is first quality and authentic. The discount comes from how the inventory is sourced (overstock and canceled wholesale orders bought direct), not from the condition of the goods.

Where can I buy Aimé Leon Dore on sale in NYC?

Aimé Leon Dore rarely discounts through its own store. Right now the Crest Leisure Shirt is $119.99 (35% off, from $185) in the men's department at Century 21 NYC, 22 Cortlandt Street, while supplies last.

Does Century 21 sell Jimmy Choo shoes?

Yes. The Jimmy Choo Amara pearl heel is currently $498 (50% off, from $995) in the women's shoe department. Designer footwear at Century 21 turns over with each drop, so stock varies by visit.

Does Century 21 carry designer sunglasses?

Yes. The current drop includes Celine at $434.99 (30% off, from $622) and Fendi at $394.99 (33% off, from $587). Designer sunglasses are kept at the accessories counter on the floor.

Does Century 21 sell designer handbags?

Yes. Bruno Magli Italian leather handbags just landed at up to 50% off retail. Quantities are limited and the bags are in store only at 22 Cortlandt Street.

Can I shop the designer drop online?

No. Century 21 NYC has no e-commerce site. The designer drop is in store only at 22 Cortlandt Street in the Financial District, with no code and no shipping.

Can I return designer drop items to Century 21?

Return policies are handled in store. Bring your receipt and ask an associate at checkout for the current return window on marked-down designer merchandise.

How does the Century 21 price compare to Saks Off 5th and Nordstrom Rack?

Century 21 runs the same off-price model but leans into luxury and contemporary labels that the chains rarely carry, like Aimé Leon Dore, Jimmy Choo and Celine, at a permanent Financial District flagship rather than an outlet trip.

What are the best designer discount stores in NYC?

The main options are Century 21 in the Financial District, Saks Off 5th, Nordstrom Rack and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets upstate. Century 21 is the only permanent Manhattan flagship of the group that regularly carries luxury labels like Jimmy Choo, Celine and Aimé Leon Dore at off-price markdowns.

Where can I find discount designer clothing in Manhattan?

Century 21 NYC at 22 Cortlandt Street stocks discount designer clothing daily, with contemporary and luxury brands marked 30% to 70% off retail. It is a permanent store in the Financial District, not a pop-up or sample sale, so you can shop the markdowns any day of the week.

Is Century 21 good for budget shopping in NYC?

Yes. For designer pieces on a budget, Century 21 is one of the best shopping stops in NYC: prices in the current drop start at $34.99 and run up to 70% off original retail, all in one downtown store with no membership and no online markup.